Topkapi Group

Isa is telling us of life in Topkapi Palace before we tour the grounds.

Isa; Dennis Funchess 59; Brian Heyboer 74; Susie Holecheck; Bob Fletcher 63; Leslie Fletcher; Jon Genens; Mac Funchess; Barb Scott; Hilary Van Buskirk (Straub) 65; Wendi Crabill (Felson) 67

Topkapi Lunch

We had lunch at Topkapi in the palace where the Sultan kept his boats. It was another wonderful Turkish lunch. I had desert here, pistachio and vanilla Turkish ice cream. Turkish ice cream is the best; it is so thick and creamy!

Jon Genens; Vanessa Joseph (Genens) 67; Bob Fletcher 63; Leslie Fletcher; Brian Heyboer 74; Susie Holecheck; Mark Fortune 65; Anita Donohoe 66

Istanbul Topkapi

This is a view of Galata Tower across the Bosphorus from Topkapi.

Topkapi Tile

It seemed that every surface in Topkapi was covered with painted artwork or stunningly beautiful tiles.

Hilary Van Buskirk (Straub) 65; Barb Scott

Topkapi Window

This is one of Topkapi’s many stained glass windows.

Topkapi Detail

This is a detail of some of the lovely painting on Topkapi’s walls.

Wendi Walking

Wendi is walking in a street very near our hotel.

Wendi Crabill (Felson) 67